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 "answer": "The Reformers’ “analogy of faith” rests on what the Bible says about itself: first, the Bible can be understood — a loving God communicates clearly, so we explain obscure passages by clear ones; second, the Bible is progressive revelation — the message unfolds more fully toward the end, so we read the Old Testament in light of the New; and third, the Bible does not contradict itself — apparent contradictions yield to careful study.",
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  "What principles guide the interpretation of the Bible according to Protestant reformers?",
  "What three key principles of biblical interpretation are outlined by the Reformers' analogy of faith?"
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